2003 Holden Statesman vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Holden Statesman (316 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2012 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 525.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Holden Statesman (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 525. (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Holden Statesman | 2012 BMW 525 | |
Make | Holden | BMW |
Model | Statesman | 525 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 316 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2968 mm |